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Local Author Does Book Signings and Promotional Events
After ‘My Time with General Colin Powell’ hit the shelves last year, road trips, signing events and smiles.
Local author
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Small and Mighty
Little League Softball makes history with state tourney appearance.
Little League Softball makes history with state tourney appearance.
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Service Above Self
Jim Carmalt, center, was sworn in as the 2024-2025 president of the Rotary Club of Alexandria at the organization’s June 25 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club.
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A Fond Farewell
Visit Alexandria bids adieu to Patricia Washington.
The annual Summer Social hosted by Visit Alexandria was bittersweet this year as the event served as a farewell to Patricia Washington, who for 12 years has served as the organization’s president and CEO.
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Mount Vernon and Alexandria Independence Day Festivities
Mount Vernon and Alexandria Independence Day Festivities
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‘I Have a Dream’ in Alexandria
MLK Jr. honored with bench dedication.
MLK Jr. honored with bench dedication.
Volunteer Alexandria Opportunities:
Volunteer Alexandria Opportunities:
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Gaskins Wins Democratic Primary
Elnoubi, Greene join incumbents on November council ballot.
Elnoubi, Greene join incumbents on November council ballot.
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Douglass Cemetery Remembrance
Descendants gather to celebrate Juneteenth.
Douglass Cemetery Remembrance
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